There's No Way the Hot Girls Would Fall for an Ordinary 'Healer NPC' Like Me! ~About How I'm Just Treating the Beat-Up Heroines, But For Some Reason Their Reactions Are Getting Really Weird~ - Chapter 3

Chapter 3: Yeah, My Name Is…!

“Hi there.”

The moment the doorbell rang, a cute voice like tinkling bells floated in.

I hurried toward the entrance, and there was Elfina waving at me.

Today’s Elfina looked a little different from yesterday.

Her pale cream-colored dress flared softly around her knees and swayed gently with every movement. The fabric was thin and somehow elegant, while still highlighting her delicate figure even more.

A thin ribbon was tied around her waist, cinching it tight and really emphasizing how slim she was.

She had a light cardigan draped over her shoulders, with no hint of battle readiness like yesterday.

Her long golden hair was neatly done today too, combed carefully all the way to the tips, with little braids here and there.

Tiny flower-shaped decorations swayed by her ears.

And instead of the practical boots from before, she was wearing delicate sandals.

…Yeah.

No matter how you look at it, this is a date…

What the hell kind of Germany is this!

Who turned Elfina into such a cute girl!

Well, I get it. It’s gotta be the protagonist, right?

Nine times out of ten, today’s the day she’s supposed to go on a date with the protagonist.

Yesterday she was all serious and battle-ready, but today her face keeps flushing red while she keeps sneaking glances at her own hem.

Ugh, I’m so jealous.

But I’m just an Ordinary NPC mob.

No matter how much I sulk, I can’t change this situation.

Huh?

Wait a second.

If that’s the case, then why did Elfina come to my place?

“Wh-wh-what brings you here today?”

Damn, I bit my tongue again.

“Um… I ended up making too much lunch, so I thought I’d share some with you…”

“Eh? Thank you so much!”

Elfina was holding a small lunchbox in her hands.

I took it from her and started unwrapping it.

The instant I opened the lid, a gentle, warm aroma spread out.

Inside were colorful dishes neatly arranged—carefully cooked rolled omelets and vegetables cut into heart shapes.

Everything looked beautifully prepared. You could tell at a glance that a lot of effort had gone into this lunchbox.

I see. She made too much for the protagonist and decided to share some with me on the side.

What a sweet girl…

As I stood there moved, Elfina let out a soft giggle.

“Hehe, you’re such a big eater, aren’t you?”

Huh?

I haven’t even eaten any yet!?

What!?

Just handing over the lunchbox and I’m already labeled a big eater!?

Isn’t that bar set way too low!?

“Th-th-this lunchbox looks really delicious!”

Would you stop biting your tongue already! You idiot!

“I’m really happy… about this.”

Ughhh!!

She’s so cute, Elfina.

Even in the game, she used to make lunchboxes for me a lot.

I’ve never actually eaten one, but I’m sure it’d be tasty.

“Um, uh…”

“Hm? What is it?”

“Would it be okay… if I asked your name…?”

My name, huh…

Come to think of it, I hadn’t thought about that.

Everyone just calls me “shopkeeper,” and anyway, since I’m an NPC, I don’t actually have a name.

“Leon! Yeah, I’m Leon!”

The first thing that popped into my head was my old player name.

The name I used to give the protagonist whenever I played Kinpuru.

“Leon-sama…”

Having her repeat my name like some kind of “repeat after me” thing feels kinda embarrassing.

Was it that hard to remember?

Still, it’s nice to finally be able to talk normally.

For some reason I always get nervous in front of Elfina.

“……”

“……”

Why are you going quiet!

Now I have no choice but to stay quiet too!

Don’t expect me to be good at conversation or anything.

If I was, I’d have lost my virginity ages ago.

“…L-Leon-sama!”

“Y-yes!”

I got flustered when she suddenly called me.

“Actually… my… it hurts…”

Huh?

So she didn’t just come to give me the lunchbox after all.

Yeah, I thought something was off.

There’s no way a beauty like Elfina would come all the way to an ordinary NPC just to share some food.

It’s that, right?

The usual thing where she gets hurt a lot, so she’d appreciate a discount on healing, that kind of thing.

Nah, you don’t even have to ask. I’d give you a ninety percent discount anytime.

Heck, I’d do it for free.

You’ve helped me out so much in the game (in all kinds of ways), so a little service like that wouldn’t be a problem at all.

“Where does it hurt?”

“……”

“……”

“Mm……”

“Mm……?”

“M-my chest hurts…!!”

“Oh, your chest is—”

Ehhhhhhhhhhhhh!?

Her boobs again!?

What kind of world line do I have to go to where boobs get injured every single day!?

Please tell me!

“Was it monsters again…?”

“…Y-yes…”

Just as I thought.

As expected from an eroge world—even the monsters are properly in heat.

“Then please come to the bed.”

“Y-yes…………♡”

For some reason, Elfina’s voice sounded a little brighter.

It must be internal damage. She’s definitely holding back the pain.

“Don’t worry, (once I rub them) any injury will heal right up.”

“…………….♡♡♡♡♡♡♡”

Maybe because she has plans to meet the protagonist after this, Elfina’s eyes have gone full-on serious ♡ mode.

Well, anyway, thanks for relying on me again today, Elfina.